News & Commentary
Nov 18, 2021
We Must Get Racism Out of Automated Decision-Making
Artificial Intelligence systems are developed in ways that don't adequately take into account existing racism, sexism and other inequities. This results in invisible, but very real discrimination.
Nov 09, 2021
Stop-and-Fingerprint Can’t Become the Next Stop-and-Frisk
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments in an ACLU appeal challenging unconstitutional fingerprinting by police on the street.
Nov 08, 2021
The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court’s Hands
Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.
Nov 08, 2021
How the FBI Spied on Orange County Muslims – And Attempted to Get Away With It | American Civil Liberties Union
In 2006, the FBI sent an informant to pose as a convert and spy on one of the country's largest Muslim communities.
Nov 04, 2021
I Want to Play Golf with Other Boys. I’m Suing Tennessee for That Chance.
Tennessee passed a law that would keep Luc and other transgender students from participating in school sports.
Nov 03, 2021
A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice.
A city official warned that “if you let them build it, they will come.”
Oct 29, 2021
CVS Wants the Supreme Court to Gut Non-Discrimination Protections for People with Disabilities. It Could Set Us Back Decades.
We can’t go back to the old days of exclusion and discrimination. The disability community will fight this outrageous attack on our rights and our history.
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